Shopping in Italy

Venice, with its unique charm, captivates not only for its canals and artistic treasures but also for the rich shopping experience it offers among its narrow streets and historic districts.

With Christmas approaching, luxury tourism is on the rise as more travellers seek exclusive destinations for high-end Christmas shopping. With nearly 56 million posts on TikTok under the hashtag #luxurychristmas, Milan and Venice rank high in the top ten preferred destinations for luxury shopping in Europe, solidifying their status as unmissable spots for fashion enthusiasts.

Tourism is on the rise again and, with it, the desire for shopping in Italy. The United States, Germany, France and the United Kingdom are among the main international markets for incoming tourism to Italy, with an average daily per capita expenditure of 100 euros.

Primark has opened its doors in Milan with its first shop in the centre of the Lombard capital. The new Primark Milan is located in Via Torino and is a space of over 7,000 m2 with retail and office space over seven floors.

On 1st July 2020, new restrictions on cash payments in Italy will come into effect and the limit will be lowered, compared to the current amount, aimed at combating money laundering and tax evasion in Italy. Let's have a look at everything you need to know, including the changes

Italy's very own Milan is the best city in the world for luxury shopping in 2020, according to a report by the online magazine Ceoworld.

"I love shopping in Milan." This is not the title of the new book by Sophie Kinsella, but actually what tourists say, who choose the Lombard capital as their first destination to spend at least 50 euros per day. The annual research report by the tourist board, Risposte Turismo, shows that out of a

You’re thinking of moving to Italy, but you're still not completely sure. This amazing country on the Mediterranean Sea offers so many reasons that will make you fall in love and get you out to the 'Belpaese' as soon as possible.

The final deadline for Brexit has been delayed to either 22nd May 2019 or another unspecified date before 31st October 2019, when it all kicks off for real. Despite the fact that there’s a buffer implementation period until 31st December 2020, things will begin to change pretty fast very soon.

From north to south, here are all the best designer outlets and malls not to be missed around Italy. Want to buy something unique without spending a fortune? Want to make purchases and go home loaded with bags?

Christmas is just a few weeks away and every Italian city is preparing to celebrate this holiday in style. As tradition dictates, there will be lights, decorations and the inevitable Christmas markets.

When it comes to high street fashion, the Italian retail market ranks sixth place in the world (after Hong Kong), with the standard bearer for Italian shopping being the Via Montenapoleone street in Milan.

Italy is famous for its many fashion streets, the streets where the shops of the best international fashion brands and designers are present.